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George McGovern

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Fri Oct 3, 2025, 01:49 PM Oct 2025

Friday features sunsets & sunrises. Today's post is dedicated to DU member LoisB.

Nine days ago LoisB commented on this photo.

"There is something majestic about the tall tree on the right
side of the photograph. For me it almost steals the show from the
magnificent sunset."
With thanks for Lois' keen observation, this week's posting focuses on
that tall tree, the "Majestree".
We begin with sunset, last night.






After nightfall, we resume early this morning, seeing the Majestree in daylight.

We turned toward the rising sun, two shadow casters —

as Shadow dug for field mice in the pasture. (Note her dirty nose!)

Then we made our way back home. (No field mice were harmed this day.)


Addendum: When Laurie and I moved here last June and saw so many
trees on the horizon I wondered whether sun rises and sets might be
different from those at the old farm. LoisB replied to my first sunset
post — "The sky is not as dramatic as the farm but I think we are
going to be just fine. The trees are fantastic."

She was right.

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Friday features sunsets & sunrises. Today's post is dedicated to DU member LoisB. (Original Post) George McGovern Oct 2025 OP
You are making me cry. I am so honored. These photographs are absolutely amazing. The LoisB Oct 2025 #1
Thank You So Much Lois. You inspire. George McGovern Oct 2025 #2
Nicest words I have heard in a long time. Thank you. LoisB Oct 2025 #7
You are welcome. George McGovern Oct 2025 #8
The tree is magnificent and your guardian. Polly Hennessey Oct 2025 #3
Thank You Polly! Never thought of it that way! George McGovern Oct 2025 #5
Very lovely shots, Allan! brer cat Oct 2025 #4
Thank You brer cat! George McGovern Oct 2025 #6

LoisB

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1. You are making me cry. I am so honored. These photographs are absolutely amazing. The
Fri Oct 3, 2025, 02:02 PM
Oct 2025

"Majestree" is awesome; as beautiful in the daylight as at sunset.

PS Thank you for the Shadow photograph.

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